MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of the most influential Black Americans in 2022 is a native of the Bluff City.
Activist Justin Pearson made The Root 100 list. He's the co-founder of Memphis Community Against Pollution (MCAP), formerly known as Memphis Community Against the Pipeline.
MCAP advocated for the cancellation of the proposed Byhalia Connection oil pipeline project back in 2021.
The list honors innovators, leaders, public figures and game changers in several categories.
Pearson, 27, joins other impactful leaders such as LeBron James and Tyler Perry.